Mark Nelsen

Mark Nelsen boasts extensive experience in product management and strategy within the technology and payments sectors. At Visa, held various leadership roles from November 2005 to September 2025, including Head of Product for Consumer Payment Services and Chief Consumer Product Officer, overseeing global product teams and strategies for consumer payment credentials and Open Banking initiatives. Previous experience includes serving as Senior Vice President - Head of Product for Europe, managing Strong Customer Authentication strategies, and directing global fraud detection in the role of Head of Identity and Authentication. Prior roles at IBM and Ernst & Young Management Consulting involved designing applications to improve web presence and implementing business process improvements. Mark Nelsen graduated with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has also studied at the Tokyo Institute of Technology.